English

The complexes [Co(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6] and [Cr(NH3)6][Co(CN)6] are the examples of which type of isomerism? - Chemistry (Theory)

Advertisements
Advertisements

Question

The complexes [Co(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6] and [Cr(NH3)6][Co(CN)6] are the examples of which type of isomerism?

Options

  • Ionisation isomerism

  • Coordination isomerism

  • Geometrical isomerism

  • Linkage isomerism

MCQ
Advertisements

Solution

Coordination isomerism

Explanation:

The complexes [Co(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6] and [Cr(NH3)6][Co(CN)6] exhibit coordination isomerism because the ligands (NH3 and CN) are exchanged between the two metal ions, Co3+ and Cr3+, forming different isomers.

shaalaa.com
  Is there an error in this question or solution?
Chapter 9: Coordination Compounds - OBJECTIVE (MULTIPLE CHOICE) TYPE QUESTIONS [Page 550]

APPEARS IN

Nootan Chemistry Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 9 Coordination Compounds
OBJECTIVE (MULTIPLE CHOICE) TYPE QUESTIONS | Q 51. | Page 550
Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×